At the center of every Hindu wedding is the 'mandap' or wedding canopy- a four pillared structure under which the bride and groom exchange their vows. It is in this sacred sanctuary that the ceremony takes place along with the auspicious wedding fire. The four pillars are said to represent the four goals of a... read more

There is nothing like two cultures coming together to celebrate one unified cause. Sometimes, if we're lucky, it happens during one of the most special occasions ... a wedding!After initially shocking my family with the news that a) I was not going to marry someone from the same region of India as me b)... read more

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